2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ferrari | Chevrolet |
Model | 612 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 129 L |